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Tube Tester
I have an old B&K tube Dyna Quik tester Model 550. It tests all the
tubes that I normally use or need and has been reliable. My question is this. The B&K tester I have is a "Dynamic Mutual Conductance" tester and some of the (new) tubes I test, do not seem to measure up using the RED/YELLOW/GREEN scales. I have always gone by the "go/no go" method using the RED/YELLOW/GREEN scales and never paid any attention to the "Micromhos" scale. I recently referred to my old RCA Receiving tube manual and noticed that each tube in the book has a "Transconductance" value in micromhos. I am now debating with myself if I should ignore the colors and actually start to pay attention to the micromhos scale on the tester. If this is so, could I use my old RCA receiving tube manual which gives the Micromhos number for the tubes and compare this published number with the one on the tube tester meter scale even if it is not in the green? Is Transconductance the same as Mutual Conductance? Thanks for any help with this. K2WH |
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Re: HT-3# series transmitter question
开云体育All the HT-3# series transmitters use 6146 tubes as their finals or power amplifiers.? Theoretically, utilizing the same driver tube and the same power amplifier tubes, they should all put out the same wattage.? However, this would be dependent on lots of different factors. ? 1)?????? Driving power 2)?????? 6146 tube condition 3)?????? Line voltage 4)?????? DC voltages 5)?????? Component failures or values 6)?????? Alignment 7)?????? Transmit frequency 8)?????? Transmitter design ? etc, etc. ? Manufacturers like Collins, Drake, Kenwood, Hammarlund, Swan, all used the same basic tube lineup in their radios and they all put out the same basic ~ 100 watts.? No one thing could be assigned to the differences in output power.? However, with a pair of 6146 tubes as a final power amplifier with good driving power, ~ 100 watts should be obtainable - regardless of the rig. ? K2WH ? From: Ed Hatcher
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Re: tuning knob or metal insert needed.
Ed Hickup
Thanks for?trying Bill. Bill Gerhold wrote:
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HT-3# series transmitter question
Ed Hatcher
I've only been involved with Hallicrafters equipment a year or so,
so I have a lot to learn. From what I have read, all the HT-3# series transmitters (excluding linear amps) use the same finals and drivers. My HT-30 is 30watts output and I have read the others range from 85 to about 135 watts out. Why is there such a difference in outputs, is it the power supplies or what? 73, Ed-KV5I |
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Re: tuning knob or metal insert needed.
开云体育Ed, ? Sorry, I only have one of those.? Good luck in your hunt.? ? Bill K2WH ? ? ? From: Ed Hickup
[mailto:eh_54@...] ? Thanks to all for the leads. Bill all I really need is the metal insert for the large tuning knob. The rig is an HT-30, but I know the SX-100 uses the same size (1.367 inch) because that is my receiver. I think the HT-3# series of transmitters all use the same size as well. I would buy the whole knob if I need to, however. Ed-KV5I
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Re: tuning knob or metal insert needed.
Ed Hickup
Ed Hickup? Man, I must have been DEAD tired when I setup this account! I just noticed that, sorry. Ed Hickup wrote:
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Re: tuning knob or metal insert needed.
Ed Hickup
Thanks to all for the leads. Bill all I really need is the metal insert for the large tuning knob. The rig is an HT-30, but I know the SX-100 uses the same size (1.367 inch) because that is my receiver. I think the HT-3# series of transmitters all use the same size as well. I would buy the whole knob if I need to, however.
Ed-KV5I
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Re: tuning knob or metal insert needed.
What exactly are you looking for? I believe I have a few extra HT-32
knobs. They are damaged but the inserts I believe are OK. K2WH --- In HallicraftersRadios@..., w4awm@a... wrote: Well, here is another thought...Try Gary Brown, WZ1Mgkbrown@g... complete knob. By the way, he is also an expert transformer rewinder! |
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Re: tuning knob or metal insert needed.
Ed Hickup
Thanks John, tried him first and he doesn't make that size.
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Ed-kv5i
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tuning knob or metal insert needed.
Ed Hatcher
All I really need is the insert, but I'll purchase the knob as well
if need be.My rig is an HT-30, but I know the same size is used on the SX-100 receiver and I think the HT-3# series of transmitters. The insert measures approx. 1.367 inches in diameter. Thanks, Ed |
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Re: tuning knob or metal insert needed.
Well, here is another thought...Try Gary Brown, WZ1M???? gkbrown@...
He parts out old Hallicrafters rigs and might just have the complete knob. By the way, he is also an expert transformer rewinder! 73,? John, W4AWM |
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Re: tuning knob or metal insert needed.
Hi, Try Charlie Talbot, K3ICH???? pincon@...? Hi has inserts for different types of lnobs and may be able to help you. 73, John,? W4AWM |
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Wanted HT-32 Front Panel................
I am in need of an HT-32 front panel with or without the black
bezel. The panel should be perfect or near perfect. Please send replies and prices to: K2WH@... K2WH |
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Hallicrafters hand microphone FS
Ken Simpson, W8EK
For Sale:
Hallicrafters hand microphone I don't know the model number, but it has the Hallicrafters "h" logo on it. It is fairly small, and gray in color. It has velcro riveted to the back, and a 4 pin plug on the end of the coiled cord. It may have come from an SR-42, but I am not certain of that. It is in nice shape. $35 plus shipping from Florida. Thanks. 73, Ken, W8EK Ken Simpson E-mail to W8EK@... or W8EK@... Voice Phone (352) 732-8400 |
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Re: SX-111
--- In HallicraftersRadios@..., "William P. Gerhold" <k2wh@o...>
wrote: Hi Bill, I've had a SX-111 for 3 or 4 years which I use mostly on 40 meters. It has always seemed quite sensitive when I compare it to my other Hallicrafters receivers (SX-28, SX-42, SX-62, SX-71, and SX-100). My antenna is a 40 m dipole up quite high (75 feet) so that might be the reason for good reception. I'm tempted to try the preamp though. By the way, I enjoy the SX-28 right behind the SX-111 for listening. 73, Skip Magnuson W7WGM |
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Re: Additional Image Information
Yes. Click on "Files" on the left hand side of the screen. In the
files section, you will find (2)MSword files with the information you need. As to the SX-42 labels, I do not have labels (yet) for the SX-42. Apparently they are rare. Regards, Bill K2WH --- In HallicraftersRadios@..., "magnuson27" <magnuson@m...> wrote: could it be posted)? Also I think Craig Roberts would like labels for a SX-42. Ithink only SX-42 and SX- 42U were made and not a 42A. --- In HallicraftersRadios@..., "magnuson27" <magnuson@m...> wrote: could it be posted)? Also I think Craig Roberts would like labels for a SX-42. Ithink only SX-42 and SX- 42U were made and not a 42A. |
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Re: Additional Image Information
Hi Bill,
Do you have a list of the Hallicrafters you have labels for (and could it be posted)? Also I think Craig Roberts would like labels for a SX-42. I think only SX-42 and SX- 42U were made and not a 42A. Skip Magnuson --- In HallicraftersRadios@..., "William P. Gerhold" <k2wh@o...> wrote:
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Additional Image Information
I should mention, the many images I have of labels and tags on Halli
equipment are actual images of real labels but are usually not "Art Ready" for printing on your printer and pasting into your restored radio. A lot of them are complete and ready to print but due to shooting angles, lighting etc. some of the images will show you exactly what the label looks like and you can then make one with your own graphics program and printer if so desired. Depends on how much of a purist you are. I saved as many as I could since these lables will eventually be lost to history since they are so fragile at this stage of their life. Bill K2WH |
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Re: New files upload
开云体育Craig, ? I do not have SX-42A labels.? I assume you mean SR-42A? ? Bill ? From: Craig Roberts
[mailto:crgrbrts@...] ? Hi Bill, |
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Re: New files upload
Craig Roberts
Hi Bill,
Thank you for the new discussion group and the labels offer. Actually, I'd appreciate the two SX-42A labels. I've finished the recapping of my receiver (with as many resistors as caps swapped) and will begin the alignment and cosmetic work this weekend. Thanks again and 73, Craig W3CRR www.aerialacts.com |